I have done Kenpo since 1978. I have never seen the warrior and scholar presented in the beginning with a slight pause such as demonstrated in this version of the salutation. Having said that, I have to say that I quite like it. When reviewing old footage of Ed Parker Senior doing the salutation, not only is that not visible, but even he does the roll & pull with one blending straight into the other as opposed to emphasizing them separately, which is also how I learned to do it and I have done it since the late 70s. The way I learned it, the first step back happens during the roll, and the second happens with mirrored timing along with the pull, Each ending with synchronized timing. But again, doing it the way this video demonstrates definitely has visual appeal. One thing that can be said about the salutation is it is not unique to Kenpo. A lot of styles and systems that have a Chinese origin utilize the same salutation. A large percentage of those systems modify the ending, or simply omit the last couple of movements and go straight into a bow. I have seen some schools actually finish the salutation the way it is done at the beginning of long form 6. Admittedly, I think that looked pretty good, but I always start in in my classes with American Kenpo’s traditional salutation. One thing that I have observed based on those that like to add a little personal flair is that the salutation does tend to look better when people are not trying to follow economy of motion principles. Some of those who start off with what appears to be a big circle that compresses into a small circle while going into the beginning movement can do so in a way that looks very powerful and even appears to be symbolic of pulling in all that energy to a singular focus. In any case, I do not criticize this description of the salutation in anyway. As mentioned, it emphasizes a couple of components that historically did not seem to truly be emphasized very well and the inherent changes it causes seem to be quite appealing aesthetically and conceptually. Ultimately, I really like this video and this version of the salutation
Thanks for watching. I try to give everyone a good starting point. You have to know what it's supposed to look like, what the timing for all the moves should be, and the meaning behind it, then you can go with smooth flowing motion. The words match the motion so if you throw off the motion too much and get out of time it pretty much tells me the person doing it don't understand the meaning of the salutation. When I used to judged tournaments and saw a crazy salutation I immediately thought to myself "here we go, if they can't do the salutation right the kata's gonna be a mess"! (I was still fair though, sometimes their instructors just wanted them to stand out)
I joined the AKKA when I was 10 or 11 and just recently got back into learning the style (Now 20). This video was interesting to say the least. In our Katas we do the square horse stance first then come up into the warrior-schalor walk. At the beginning of class though we do the warrior schalor just in a square horse stance for our Bow-in.
I've seen the Salutation done a lot of different ways. SGM Huk Planas spent a good deal of time during a seminar going over this and I just wanted to pass it on. I also do the horse with the warrior/scholar hands then slide up and slap the legs to start classes but the Salutation to a kata is different than the bow to open a class. Hope this helps and thanks for your comment.
I know many people do the Salutation, the bow in, katas, and techs. because "that's the way my instructor told me to". That's never been good enough for me. Even when SGM Planas tells me how to do something I check it against all the other information I have in my brain from 30+ yrs of experience. This video shows you how the words and the motions match up perfectly and the explanation that goes along with it. If the version of the Salutation you do also synchronizes perfectly, Great! Otherwise you might want to give this version some thought.
Sorry, the closest place I know of to you would be Universal Kenpo Karate Dojos, Ms. Carla Myers, 2000 S. 22nd Street Lafayette, IN 47905 and thats over 2 hrs away.
Due to distance and the COVID-19 pandemic do you teach the Art of Kenpo online? I’m very much interested in learning this Art. I live in a small town, where both Kenpo schools shut down due to the pandemic. I know it is difficult to learn Kenpo online, but I can learn the basics, stretching, exercises, and forms. I enjoyed watching, and thank you for sharing!
I'm working on a Basics Course right now. Until that's finished check out Kenpo University for all the Rules, Principles, Definitions, and everything else you could want. I have around 300 videos for you to watch! Thank You for watching.
Thanks for watching! That's a great question. There are no slaps in Kenpo. The palm / claw is the best weapon that fits the motion. There might be some "metaphysical" reason behind it but I like to think we're always just thinking about targets and weapons. The Punch and Sword as you go forward, the 2 rear elbows as you step back, and the palm/claw to the sides. We've hit to the basic 4 walls of Short I.
Kata is a Japanese word (型 or 形) meaning "form". It refers to a detailed choreographed pattern of martial arts movements made to be practiced alone. If you disagree with this please give an exact definition of "form", an exact definition of "kata" and an explanation of how they differ for all my subscribers. I get how you would say "This is American Kenpo so we use the english word" but basically it's all the same. Thanks for watching and I'm very interested in your explanation.
As long as we agree that they're the same thing :) As you watch more of my videos you'll never hear me say "Short Kata 1" or "Long Kata 6", I call them forms. In an 'overall' sense I use Katas and Forms interchangeably because my subscribers are generally Black Belts or above and know this. Thank You again for watching and I hope you enjoy!
This is the clearest explanation on the internet. Thank you!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
I have done Kenpo since 1978. I have never seen the warrior and scholar presented in the beginning with a slight pause such as demonstrated in this version of the salutation. Having said that, I have to say that I quite like it. When reviewing old footage of Ed Parker Senior doing the salutation, not only is that not visible, but even he does the roll & pull with one blending straight into the other as opposed to emphasizing them separately, which is also how I learned to do it and I have done it since the late 70s. The way I learned it, the first step back happens during the roll, and the second happens with mirrored timing along with the pull, Each ending with synchronized timing. But again, doing it the way this video demonstrates definitely has visual appeal.
One thing that can be said about the salutation is it is not unique to Kenpo. A lot of styles and systems that have a Chinese origin utilize the same salutation. A large percentage of those systems modify the ending, or simply omit the last couple of movements and go straight into a bow. I have seen some schools actually finish the salutation the way it is done at the beginning of long form 6. Admittedly, I think that looked pretty good, but I always start in in my classes with American Kenpo’s traditional salutation. One thing that I have observed based on those that like to add a little personal flair is that the salutation does tend to look better when people are not trying to follow economy of motion principles. Some of those who start off with what appears to be a big circle that compresses into a small circle while going into the beginning movement can do so in a way that looks very powerful and even appears to be symbolic of pulling in all that energy to a singular focus. In any case, I do not criticize this description of the salutation in anyway. As mentioned, it emphasizes a couple of components that historically did not seem to truly be emphasized very well and the inherent changes it causes seem to be quite appealing aesthetically and conceptually. Ultimately, I really like this video and this version of the salutation
Thanks for watching. I try to give everyone a good starting point. You have to know what it's supposed to look like, what the timing for all the moves should be, and the meaning behind it, then you can go with smooth flowing motion. The words match the motion so if you throw off the motion too much and get out of time it pretty much tells me the person doing it don't understand the meaning of the salutation. When I used to judged tournaments and saw a crazy salutation I immediately thought to myself "here we go, if they can't do the salutation right the kata's gonna be a mess"! (I was still fair though, sometimes their instructors just wanted them to stand out)
I joined the AKKA when I was 10 or 11 and just recently got back into learning the style (Now 20). This video was interesting to say the least. In our Katas we do the square horse stance first then come up into the warrior-schalor walk. At the beginning of class though we do the warrior schalor just in a square horse stance for our Bow-in.
I've seen the Salutation done a lot of different ways. SGM Huk Planas spent a good deal of time during a seminar going over this and I just wanted to pass it on. I also do the horse with the warrior/scholar hands then slide up and slap the legs to start classes but the Salutation to a kata is different than the bow to open a class. Hope this helps and thanks for your comment.
@@kenpouniversity1399 yeah different styles definitely.
I know many people do the Salutation, the bow in, katas, and techs. because "that's the way my instructor told me to". That's never been good enough for me. Even when SGM Planas tells me how to do something I check it against all the other information I have in my brain from 30+ yrs of experience. This video shows you how the words and the motions match up perfectly and the explanation that goes along with it. If the version of the Salutation you do also synchronizes perfectly, Great! Otherwise you might want to give this version some thought.
Very nice !👊🥋
Glad you like it!
Thank you
You're welcome! thanks for watching
I wish we had a Kenpo Studio here in South Bend Indiana
Sorry, the closest place I know of to you would be Universal Kenpo Karate Dojos, Ms. Carla Myers, 2000 S. 22nd Street
Lafayette, IN 47905 and thats over 2 hrs away.
Due to distance and the COVID-19 pandemic do you teach the Art of Kenpo online? I’m very much interested in learning this Art. I live in a small town, where both Kenpo schools shut down due to the pandemic. I know it is difficult to learn Kenpo online, but I can learn the basics, stretching, exercises, and forms. I enjoyed watching, and thank you for sharing!
I'm working on a Basics Course right now. Until that's finished check out Kenpo University for all the Rules, Principles, Definitions, and everything else you could want. I have around 300 videos for you to watch! Thank You for watching.
Thanks for the explanation. But why we need to do heel palm and claw?
Thanks for watching! That's a great question. There are no slaps in Kenpo. The palm / claw is the best weapon that fits the motion. There might be some "metaphysical" reason behind it but I like to think we're always just thinking about targets and weapons. The Punch and Sword as you go forward, the 2 rear elbows as you step back, and the palm/claw to the sides. We've hit to the basic 4 walls of Short I.
@@kenpouniversity1399 thanks for your explanation... interesting..
Is this Tracy kenpo o American kenpo
Ed Parker's American Kenpo influenced by Senior Grand Master Richard "Huk" Planas.
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Thanks... I think? I have not delved deep into the meanings of Emoji-Fu so I am slightly confused but pleased at the same time.
Kenpo University , it was meant friendly 😃 thank you for this teaching!
There are no Katas in Kenpo… Forms there are forms🫵
Kata is a Japanese word (型 or 形) meaning "form". It refers to a detailed choreographed pattern of martial arts movements made to be practiced alone. If you disagree with this please give an exact definition of "form", an exact definition of "kata" and an explanation of how they differ for all my subscribers. I get how you would say "This is American Kenpo so we use the english word" but basically it's all the same. Thanks for watching and I'm very interested in your explanation.
Kata & Forms are basically the same however in Kenpo they are called Forms Short Forms Long forms
As long as we agree that they're the same thing :) As you watch more of my videos you'll never hear me say "Short Kata 1" or "Long Kata 6", I call them forms. In an 'overall' sense I use Katas and Forms interchangeably because my subscribers are generally Black Belts or above and know this. Thank You again for watching and I hope you enjoy!
Thank you
Hope you find someone closer...
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